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SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT (403B) PLAN COMPANIES AND AGENTS NOTE: The Board of Trustees has authorized the following companies/agents to offer supplemental retirement plans to the employees of Southern Illinois University. For information or to establish a salary tax shelter, contact a preferred agent from the list. FIDUCIARY TRUST INTERNATIONAL OF THE SOUTH (FRANKLIN TEMPLETON) Element: Frank Temp Contact: Paul McIntosh, MBA Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 350 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: 317-663-8444

Stylish new gym shoes, notebooks with the most popular theme and the oh-so-important back-to-school outfit top the to-do list for most kids heading back to school. But as the time draws near, some health-related items need to be checked off parents’ lists, too. Here are some reminders from the experts in SIU Medicine's Department of Pediatrics . Physical: Students entering kindergarten, 6th or 9th grade or who are starting at a new school must have a physical. Immunizations: Kindergarteners must have the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (or Tdap) their final polio, their final measles or

written by Rebecca Budde - Dec. 20, 2016 The holiday season can be a stressful and even sad time for some people, which may be caused by unrealistic expectations. Some people experience the "holiday blues" during this time of year. In addition to some people missing loved ones and dealing with financial stresses, bad weather, shortened daylight hours and lack of sleep can lead to holiday blues. Dr. Kathy Bottum, assistant professor of psychiatry at SIU School of Medicine explains. "The holidays are often very, very difficult for people. Memories of past holidays with loved ones who are gone

An arrhythmia is defined as any change in rhythm to the heartbeat (irregular heartbeat). Tachycardia is any condition in which the heart beats too quickly; bradycardia , in contrast, occurs when the heart beats too slowly or in an irregular pattern. One of the most common types arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, a fast, irregular heart rhythm that can sometimes lead to stroke or heart failure. Symptoms of arrhythmia Shortness of breath Fast or slow heart rate Chest discomfort Sweating Lightheadedness or dizziness Causes of arrhythmia Congenital heart problems Coronary artery disease

Did you know that your heart beats more than 115,000 times per day? This incredible organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body and making sure your tissues and organs get the oxygen and nutrients they need. Understandably, problems with the heart can affect all aspects of your health and well-being. Cardiac arrhythmia is one example of a heart condition that impacts the way a person feels and functions. The cardiology team at SIU Medicine encourages you to learn more about this condition and seek individualized screening and support if you have concerns about your heart health

Art Express helps showcase the creativity often alive and well throughout disease progression. Founded in 2012 by SIU Medicine's Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, Art Express is offered in partnership with the University of Illinois at Springfield, Human Development Counseling Program (HDCP). The goal of Art Express is to give people an outlet to creatively express themselves without needing memory or verbal communication skills. Beautiful artwork is often a welcome byproduct, but is not the primary focus. Although memory is often impaired early in the course of disorders